We all have idols. Play like anyone you care about but try to be yourself while you're doing so.
My family actually lived in the same village for about 400 years. They had great stability until the last century. People lived and intermarried in small villages.
Everyone has a different path. I knew no one in the acting industry growing up. I never did a play until college. I was not outspoken when I was younger and I hated being the center of attention. But I had a dream of being an actor. I went to NYU and studied theatre. I learned a craft. And began my